"It's a whole new way of doing business. Curbside is not normal for us," said Chris Conant, the co-owner of Claussen's Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm in Colchester.
Normally, customers can roam the rows of flowers, succulents and cacti to their heart's desire, but the doors are closed to the public until further notice.
Conant says creating a system where people can pick out products strictly outside or online has kept the company going amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Trusting customers will call in with their credit card to pay for the plants, and the colder climate poses an additional challenge, as they can only put out plants that'll survive like pansies.
Plus, Conant says they have far fewer people working in the greenhouses. The co-owners furloughed 27 employees to limit exposure to COVID-19. Only 10 who live on the property are taking on the transition.
